Special Education and Teaching at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates in special education and teaching earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minnesota State University Moorhead Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 142 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $63,058 | $68,884 | #63 | $51,798 |
| 143 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $63,009 | $67,065 | #77 | — |
| 144 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $62,786 | $59,974 | #186 | $53,829 |
| 145 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $62,753 | $59,943 | #188 | $57,948 |
| 146 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $62,741 | $63,808 | #120 | $53,901 |
| 147 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $62,709 | $63,757 | #121 | $58,153 |
| 148 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $62,691 | $63,738 | #123 | $58,691 |
Other Majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $94,536 | $76,067 | #83 of 211 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $93,938 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,259 | — | #707 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,151 | $62,413 | #185 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $66,988 | — | #143 of 322 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $65,104 | $57,408 | #54 of 190 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,896 | $61,485 | #221 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,358 | $48,510 | #273 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,948 one year after graduating and $62,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University Moorhead rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Minnesota State University Moorhead ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Minnesota State University Moorhead worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,684.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.